November 4, 2023 | 10:20pm ET
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HURRICANES REPORTEDLY SHOPPING DEFENCEMAN

Tony DeAngelo, defenceman

With a surplus of NHL defencemen on the roster and Brett Pesce nearing a return from injury, the Carolina Hurricanes are looking to move out one of their blueliners.

Hurricanes GM Don Waddell is exploring the trade market and is believed to be willing to consider multiple options.

The news came out during Hockey Night in Canada’s “Saturday Headlines” segment with Elliotte Friedman, where Friedman reported Carolina’s activity.

“There is word Carolina is looking to move a defenceman. The name hearing a lot out there is Tony DeAngelo, but there are other things that the Carolina Hurricanes will potentially consider,” Friedman said.

DeAngelo, who turned 28 last week, is on a one-year, $1.675 million contract and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

In the off-season, as TFP reported, the Hurricanes engaged in trade discussions with some teams involving Pesce, but Waddell held firm and kept the veteran blueliner.

Pesce is in the final year of a six-year, $24.15 million contract and owns a 15-team trade list and contract discussions with the Hurricanes have hit a wall, according to two separate sources. While a move is unlikely to occur in the season, the Hurricanes won’t shy away from inquiries.